PLACES TO EAT
FINE(ISH) DINING
ERIN’S TIP:
TRY THE LEMON RAVIOLI AT THE LIVING ROOM ,GET SOME EXTRA BREAD FOR THE SAUCE
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PIZZA
Una has been a Calgary date night staple for over 10 years now and for good reason. This spot has a fun atmosphere, great food, and a prime patio for summertime people watching.
Tucked upstairs in one Inglewood’s many historic buildings, this hip pizza spot is always buzzing with activity. Wood oven baked pizzas, a selection of local beers, and ice cream made fresh, in house daily, make this cheekily named restaurant a must try.
Annabelle’s Kitchen is Marda Loop’s best Italian spot, hands down. The Aperol spritz is always flowing and the casual atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy a fantastic meal with friends or family.
Posto isn’t your average pizza spot. Pop by this cozy spot any night of the week to discover their unconventional pizzas featuring an amazing crust and creative topping combinations or explore the interesting selection of happy hour specials rotating on the menu. No matter your tastes, Posto won’t disappoint.
Foodie
FRIENDLY
Bar Von Der Fels is always busy and lively with limited seating, and for good cause. Featuring fantastic service with a great wine list and a seasonally changing, small plate menu meant to take you on a mouthwatering culinary journey, this is a great spot for a date night but reservations are a must.
Ten Foot Henry makes healthy eating easy with a delicious, vegetable forward menu, and a killer weekend brunch. Do you remember your mom trying to make you finish your vegetables as a kid? That doesn’t apply here. Just make sure to bring lots of friends when you go— the food is served family style and you won’t want to miss a single dish.
As the name suggests, Calcutta Cricket Club is not your typical Indian restaurant. Featuring your favourite Indian foods with unconventional twists, a space that looks like Wes Anderson himself designed it, and a dangerously delicious cocktail menu. This restaurant is the perfect spot to take your favourite adventurous eater.
Bridgette Bar is a self-described, chef-driven bar and it shows. The menu has just the right selection of dishes to offer something for every taste and the execution is consistently fantastic. This restaurant always seems to maintain an intimate feel no matter how packed it gets due to its cozy and chic mid-century modern décor, making it the perfect date spot.
Best
FINE (ISH) DINING
No matter the time of day, or season of year, the Deane House is ready to feed you. With a lovely patio, weekend brunches, high tea service, private event bookings, full lunch and dinner menus, there’s no meal you can’t enjoy here. This beautiful heritage location is steeped in Calgary history and boasts an edible garden on site.
At The Nash everything is made completely from scratch right down to the bread. Enjoy a dinner straight from the buildings wood rotisserie, or pick your way through the small plates. Nestled in a former hotel and heritage building, this gorgeous spot is the perfect place for a gourmet evening out.
This family owned restaurant has been one of the city’s go-to spots for authentic Italian cuisine since 1974 and original founder, Mama Cathy, can still be found cooking up a storm in the restaurant most days. Stop in for a gourmet Italian dinner and stay for a bottle of wine or two.
Model Milk started with a simple philosophy: “buy the best ingredients we can afford and try not to screw them up before they hit the plate”. This translates into beautiful, locally inspired dishes that feature the freshest ingredients, knowledgeable staff, and an intimate setting.